Creation or Evolution, does it matter?

[Hishandmaiden]

Does it matter whether we are the same as our forefathers or if we evolve from apes?
What I know is God creates us.
So long as God creates us, does it matter whether creationist or evolutionist is right?

 

[zephcom]

Does it matter whether we are the same as our forefathers or if we evolve from apes?
What I know is God creates us.
So long as God creates us, does it matter whether creationist or evolutionist is right?

It matters to those who desire to know the truth.

 

[pitabread]

So long as God creates us, does it matter whether creationist or evolutionist is right?

Leaving aside the religious side of things, creationists are also trying to unwind about 200 years of scientific advancement. That's a bit of an issue.

 

[Danielwright2311]

Does it matter whether we are the same as our forefathers or if we evolve from apes?
What I know is God creates us.
So long as God creates us, does it matter whether creationist or evolutionist is right?

Yes it matters because if you say anything other then creation from God in 7 days then you are calling God a liar as he is the one who told the creation story in the book of genesis.

Then God said let there be light, and there was light.

 

[Hishandmaiden]

Yes it matters because if you say anything other then creation from God in 7 days then you are calling God a liar as he is the one who told the creation story in the book of genesis.

Then God said let there be light, and there was light.

How do you know if the 7 days God mentions is literally 7 days or metaphorically 7 days?
God also mentions in the bible that we are not to stumble the weak in disputable matters.

 

[Hishandmaiden]

It matters to those who desire to know the truth.

How do you know what is truth? Other than truth being the fact that we are created by God.

 

[46AND2]

Yes it matters because if you say anything other then creation from God in 7 days then you are calling God a liar as he is the one who told the creation story in the book of genesis.

Then God said let there be light, and there was light.

or maybe I'm just calling you "illiterate..."

 

[zephcom]

How do you know what is truth? Other than truth being the fact that we are created by God.

It is the desire to know the truth.

How did you determine that we are created by God is fact?

 

[46AND2]

How do you know what is truth? Other than truth being the fact that we are created by God.

How do YOU know what is truth?

 

[zephcom]

How do YOU know what is truth?

Where did I say I know the truth???

 

[Danielwright2311]

How do you know if the 7 days God mentions is literally 7 days or metaphorically 7 days?
God also mentions in the bible that we are not to stumble the weak in disputable matters.

Because it says so right in the Bible, it says then the sun set and there was another day, one whole day, a 24 hour day.

 

[46AND2]

Where did I say I know the truth???

Apologies. Replied to wrong person. Oops. No I didn't. Wasn't talking to you.

 

[46AND2]

Because it says so right in the Bible, it says then the sun set and there was another day, one whole day, a 24 hour day.

You speak ancient Hebrew, then? You a time traveler who knows the idioms and literary styles of that time, are you? Perhaps you could post your doctoral thesis for us on the mechanics of ancient Hebrew literature, and how it mimics modern English?

No? That's ok, because even if you could, the world is CLEARLY--scientifically proven to be--MUCH older than 6k years. So your ancient Hebrews were wrong, anyway.

 

[SkyWriting]

Because it says so right in the Bible, it says then the sun set and there was another day, one whole day, a 24 hour day.

So we should take these passages litterally as well then? Or do we say not literally? Because it says so right in the Bible, ancient mountains and everlasting hills.

Deuteronomy 33:15
with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills,

Genesis 49:26
The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers.

Habakkuk 3:6
He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains were scattered; the perpetual hills bowed. His ways are everlasting.

Psalm 76:4 Thou enlightenest wonderfully from the everlasting hills.

 

[SkyWriting]

Yes it matters because if you say anything other then creation from God in 7 days then you are calling God a liar as he is the one who told the creation story in the book of genesis.

Genesis expands on the story somewhat:

And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind....

The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees ....

24 And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds


So if we take the scripture litterally, the earth created living creatures and plants.

 

[USincognito]

Yes it matters because if you say anything other then creation from God in 7 days then you are calling God a liar as he is the one who told the creation story in the book of genesis.

Then God said let there be light, and there was light.

By denying deep time you're calling God a liar because the Creation itself says it's old.

 

[46AND2]

Genesis expands on the story somewhat:

And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind....

The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees ....

24 And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds


So if we take the scripture litterally, the earth created living creatures and plants.

You might need to capitalize 'the earth' and make it a larger font, too. But only do it in the last sentence...

Otherwise, the point might be missed.

 

[TagliatelliMonster]

Does it matter whether we are the same as our forefathers or if we evolve from apes?

It matters if you care about holding accurate beliefs.

What I know is God creates us.

You don't know that. You believe that.

So long as God creates us, does it matter whether creationist or evolutionist is right?

This is a dead give away. You don't want to believe whatever turns out accurate. You just want to believe in your religion. So you'll reject at face value whatever contradicts that which you want to believe.

Amirite?

 

[TagliatelliMonster]

Yes it matters because if you say anything other then creation from God in 7 days then you are calling God a liar as he is the one who told the creation story in the book of genesis.

Then God said let there be light, and there was light.

The bible was written by humans.

 

[TagliatelliMonster]

How do you know what is truth?

By objective testable evidence.

Other than truth being the fact that we are created by God.

That's not something that is in evidence. That's just a belief.